Improving blood flow in stroke patients with large vessel occlusion
Official title: Extending the Ischemic Penumbra in Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke
Funded at Shearit, LLC · NIH-10820012 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a new way to help people who have had a serious type of stroke by using a special treatment called Lamiflo™ that improves blood flow, and it's for patients who might be eligible based on their imaging results.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Shearit, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $490,049 |
| NIH project number | 1R41NS129388-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10820012 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients experiencing large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke who meet specific imaging criteria.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have large vessel occlusion or those who do not meet the imaging criteria may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a new treatment approach for patients experiencing large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke. It focuses on using a unique polymer, Lamiflo™, which enhances blood flow dynamics without relying on traditional pharmacological methods. By qualifying patients through imaging, the study aims to identify those who could benefit from this innovative treatment, potentially increasing the number of patients eligible for effective intervention. The goal is to protect brain tissue and improve outcomes for stroke patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve recovery outcomes for stroke patients by enhancing blood flow to affected brain areas.
How similar studies have gone: While traditional neuroprotection trials have faced challenges, this novel approach using Lamiflo™ represents a new direction that has not been extensively tested in clinical settings.
Where this research is happening
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Shearit, LLC
Albuquerque, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nemoto, Edwin M — Shearit, LLC
- Study coordinator: Nemoto, Edwin M
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.